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Venous thrombectomy for DVT is the surgical method of removing a blood clot from your leg vein to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Bangalore. DVT is a common but serious medical condition in which a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins of your body, especially in the legs. If left untreated, it eventually leads to pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs), a life-threatening complication. Venous thrombectomy is considered a last resort when other treatment methods (anticoagulation medications and thrombolysis) fail to treat DVT. There are two types of thrombectomy procedures- open thrombectomy and percutaneous thrombectomy.
Venous thrombectomy for DVT, or embolectomy, is an invasive procedure involving removing a blood clot within a large vein, especially in the lower legs. These blood clots often develop as a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that damages the veins affected, causing poor blood circulation and blockage.
There are two types of venous thrombectomy according to the surgical approach:
When a venous thrombectomy for DVT is performed in an emergency, the surgeon in the hospital will prepare the preparation.
When it is a planned procedure, your surgeon will guide you through the pre-procedure preparation.
During your first visit, your doctor will discuss the symptoms you have been experiencing to understand your situation clearly.
Your doctor will record your medical history to:
Various medical tests will be conducted to confirm the presence of a blood clot to perform venous thrombectomy for DVT. These diagnostic and imaging tests will determine the blood clot's exact size, location, and severity and include.:
Once your doctor confirms the presence of deep vein thrombosis, you will be referred to a vascular surgeon (a specialist who diagnoses and treats problems associated with blood vessels) for further treatment. Your surgeon will recommend the following guidelines to help you prepare before venous thrombectomy for DVT.
A vascular surgeon performs venous thrombectomy for DVT, and it is usually an inpatient procedure requiring hospitalization for a day or two, depending on your condition.
1. Your nurse will prep you for the procedure by:
2. Your surgeon will give you a blood thinner such as heparin, through the IV line, before starting the procedure to prevent the formation of new blood clots.
3. Your anesthesiologist will administer general anesthesia, which will numb your surgical area and put you to sleep during thrombectomy.
4. Your surgery team will set up an X-ray or other imaging so your surgeon can easily visualize the affected vein and the blood clot during the procedure.
The surgeon may opt for any of the approaches for the surgery:
The procedure takes around an hour.
5. The catheter or device will be removed from the operated vein, and pressure will be applied to close the blood vessel.
6. A vascular closure device may also help close the hole in the vein.
7. The incision on your skin will be closed with stitches and bandaged.
8. The procedure may take around 30 to 45 minutes.
Venous thrombectomy for DVT is a safe and effective procedure to treat deep vein thrombosis that restores the functionality of the damaged tissues and organs. The benefits and risks of the procedure are discussed below.
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After venous thrombectomy for DVT, you will be in a recovery room, where your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, etc.) will be monitored. Once stabilized, you will be shifted to your ward and may need to stay for a day or two, depending on your condition.
Venous thrombectomy is recommended if you suffer from severe deep vein thrombosis and symptoms have been present for less than 7 days. If DVT is left untreated, the blood clot can dislodge into the bloodstream and travel to other organs causing life-threatening complications, with pulmonary embolism being the most common complication.
The indications for DVT thrombectomy include:
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